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October Art Exhibit

10-31-2024

Presented by Fountain Creek Nature Center at Fountain Creek Nature Center, Fountain
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 12 @ 9:00 am Tue, Oct 15 @ 9:00 am + 12 more dates and times

Wed, Oct 16 @ 9:00 am Thu, Oct 17 @ 9:00 am Fri, Oct 18 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 19 @ 9:00 am Tue, Oct 22 @ 9:00 am Wed, Oct 23 @ 9:00 am Thu, Oct 24 @ 9:00 am Fri, Oct 25 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 26 @ 9:00 am Tue, Oct 29 @ 9:00 am Wed, Oct 30 @ 9:00 am Thu, Oct 31 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times

Fountain Creek Nature Center hosts a Rotating Art Exhibit which features the works of a local artist or photographer. All items are nature-related and local to Colorado. These pieces can be purchased to support the creative and El Paso County...

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Fountain Creek Nature Center hosts a Rotating Art Exhibit which features the works of a local artist or photographer. All items are nature-related and local to Colorado. These pieces can be purchased to support the creative and El Paso County Nature Centers in their mission of connecting people to their natural and cultural resources.

Mary Madison of Black Forest is the featured artist for the month of October.

Come check out her unique tapestries and fiber-art creations before they're gone!

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Tags:   Family Fun

Pumpkin Fest at Venetucci Farm

10-31-2024

Presented by Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm at Venetucci Farm, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 9:30 am Sat, Oct 12 @ 9:30 am Sun, Oct 13 @ 9:30 am + 6 more dates and times

Fri, Oct 18 @ 9:30 am Sat, Oct 19 @ 9:30 am Sun, Oct 20 @ 9:30 am Fri, Oct 25 @ 9:30 am Sat, Oct 26 @ 9:30 am Sun, Oct 27 @ 9:30 am - less dates and times

Come out and enjoy the historic pumpkin patch at Venetucci Farm! Pumpkin Fest is every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.

Celebrate fall with the pumpkin patch, hayride, games, concession, makers market, farm animals and more!

  • Bring a...
[more+]

Come out and enjoy the historic pumpkin patch at Venetucci Farm! Pumpkin Fest is every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.

Celebrate fall with the pumpkin patch, hayride, games, concession, makers market, farm animals and more!

  • Bring a wagon to transport to your car! We have a limited number of wagons available.
  • Farm animals will be there on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Makers Market and Farm Store will be open Friday - Sunday.
  • Concession stand and food trucks will be there Friday - Sunday.
  • The farm flowers will be available for purchase up until the first frost of the year, which is typically around October 15 but we can never fully predict this.
  • There are many decorated photo areas ready for you to get great fall memories.
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Tags:   Special EventsFamily Fun

'Manitou Rails'

12-31-2024

Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm + 79 more dates and times

Mon, Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 03 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 04 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 05 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 06 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 07 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 09 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 21 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 24 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 11 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 16 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 22 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 23 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 29 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 30 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.

Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and...

[more+]

The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.

Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and the railroads that helped build the West. The Denver & Rio Grande Railway with its Manitou Spur and the Colorado Midland Railway brought tourists from all over the country to visit Manitou Springs. Tour Manitou and the Pikes Peak region while experiencing video rides on the Manitou Incline, the Red Mountain Incline Railway and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

 

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Tags:   Family Fun

Annual Potato Soup Supper

10-11-2024

Presented by Ute Pass Historical Society at Pikes Peak Community Club, Divide
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 5:30 pm

The Ute Pass Historical Society's Annual Potato Soup Supper.

Special Showing UPHS' New Documentary: "The Mighty Midland and the Towns it Built"

Please join us at the Pikes Peak Community Club to celebrate the agricultural heritage of...

[more+]

The Ute Pass Historical Society's Annual Potato Soup Supper.

Special Showing UPHS' New Documentary: "The Mighty Midland and the Towns it Built"

Please join us at the Pikes Peak Community Club to celebrate the agricultural heritage of Divide!

Supper consists of potato soup, salad, rolls, dessert and hot apple cider.

 

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Tags:   Special Events

Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Walking Tours

10-25-2024

Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 5:30 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 5:30 pm + 2 more dates and times

Sat, Oct 19 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 5:30 pm - less dates and times

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center, along with our friends at THEATREdART, provide these evening tours that are thoughtfully scripted and brilliantly presented to provide a fun, family experience.

Each scene is staged in the Historic District...

[more+]

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center, along with our friends at THEATREdART, provide these evening tours that are thoughtfully scripted and brilliantly presented to provide a fun, family experience.

Each scene is staged in the Historic District of Manitou Springs and you will be accompanied by a “Spirit Guide” who will provide narration and guide you through The Spirit World! Seven new scenes with the characters you’ve grown to love. This not-so-spooky ghost tour is full of fun and entertaining for all ages. This year’s tours will also host General Zebulon Pike, Soapy Smith and The Homicidal Hairdresser. Take haunted selfies with Dr. William Bell!

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Tags:   Family Fun

Family Star Party

10-11-2024

Presented by Space Foundation Discovery Center at Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 6:30 pm

In October, join us for a chance to see a comet on its closest approach to Earth! Discovery Center staff and our friends at Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) will have a variety of telescopes for viewing the comet, as well as the...

[more+]

In October, join us for a chance to see a comet on its closest approach to Earth! Discovery Center staff and our friends at Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) will have a variety of telescopes for viewing the comet, as well as the Moon and stars.

In addition, admission to the Discovery Center is 50% off during Family Star Party hours.

 

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Tags:  Family Fun

Poetry 719 Festival: Futurism Open Mic

10-11-2024

Presented by Poetry 719 at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 6:30 pm

Join us for an evening of creativity, expression, and community.

We'll have a workshop in the Alhamdu | Muslim Futurism gallery, an open mic, followed by an amazing featured performance.

Kevin Persaud will be our special guest, bringing his...

[more+]

Join us for an evening of creativity, expression, and community.

We'll have a workshop in the Alhamdu | Muslim Futurism gallery, an open mic, followed by an amazing featured performance.

Kevin Persaud will be our special guest, bringing his unique perspective and powerful words to the stage. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts, share your work on the mic, and be inspired by the art and spoken word.

See you there!

 

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Tags:   Family Fun

Monty Python's Spamalot

11-02-2024

Presented by Butte Theatre at Butte Theatre, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm + 18 more dates and times

Sun, Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Oct 31 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Nov 01 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 7:00 pm - less dates and times

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur's quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend.

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur's quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend.

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Tags:   Family Fun

'Duck Rabbit' – A film by Michael Alexander Lee

10-18-2024

Presented by Millibo Art Theatre at Millibo Art Theatre, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm

Duck Rabbit is a comedy about many strange characters on a summer’s day, including a girl with writer’s block, a kid looking for a missing chicken, and three friends who carry a couch across town while on under the influence of a...

[more+]

Duck Rabbit is a comedy about many strange characters on a summer’s day, including a girl with writer’s block, a kid looking for a missing chicken, and three friends who carry a couch across town while on under the influence of a psychedelic.

Featuring many familiar outdoor locations and dozens of local artists, Duck Rabbit is the second feature from Colorado Springs based film company, Grown Up Costume Party, whose previous film Venus in Cancer is available to buy or rent on Amazon.

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Tags:   Special Events

Migratory Bird Day

10-12-2024

Presented by US Fish & Wildlife Service at South Gate Dirt Parking Lot, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 12 @ 8:00 am

The US Fish & Wildlife Service invites you to the US Air Force Academy to celebrate migratory birds and insects.

Pack your binoculars and join us for some birding and insect education at the Kettle Lakes and Kettle Creek. Experience what the US...

[more+]

The US Fish & Wildlife Service invites you to the US Air Force Academy to celebrate migratory birds and insects.

Pack your binoculars and join us for some birding and insect education at the Kettle Lakes and Kettle Creek. Experience what the US Air Force Academy has to offer for birding opportunities.

Take the self-guided tour around the Academy while you are here and enjoy the history and beautiful views on the campus.

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Tags:  Family Fun

Miners' Pumpkin Patch

10-26-2024

Presented by Western Museum of Mining & Industry at Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 12 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 19 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 26 @ 9:00 am

The Western Museum of Mining & Industry's annual pumpkin patch gets bigger and better every year with:

  • Tractor-pulled hayrides
  • A hay maze
  • Giant hay slide
  • Sack races
  • Machine demos
  • Gold panning
  • Animal encounters
  • A magician
  • ...

[more+]

The Western Museum of Mining & Industry's annual pumpkin patch gets bigger and better every year with:

  • Tractor-pulled hayrides
  • A hay maze
  • Giant hay slide
  • Sack races
  • Machine demos
  • Gold panning
  • Animal encounters
  • A magician
  • Blacksmith
  • Face painter
  • Apple cider press demonstrations
  • Farmstand
  • Food trucks

Try your hand at life-size Jenga, Battleship, checkers, tether balls, ladder balls, corn hole, and other games. There will also be an awesome pumpkin catapult and pumpkin smashing area.

Make fall memories while you help preserve Colorado history.

Sponsored by LART and Colorado Springs Olympic City USA.

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Tags:   Special EventsFamily Fun

Magnet Magic & Animation

10-12-2024

Presented by Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Woodland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 12 @ 11:00 am

Have you ever played with a magnet and thought “wow” it’s like magic! Learn about magnetism and find out how the magic works. Animation is the art and science of using still images to create apparent motion.

Included with museum admissions.

Have you ever played with a magnet and thought “wow” it’s like magic! Learn about magnetism and find out how the magic works. Animation is the art and science of using still images to create apparent motion.

Included with museum admissions.

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Tags:  Family Fun

October Art Exhibit

10-31-2024

Presented by Fountain Creek Nature Center at Fountain Creek Nature Center, Fountain
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 12 @ 9:00 am Tue, Oct 15 @ 9:00 am + 12 more dates and times

Wed, Oct 16 @ 9:00 am Thu, Oct 17 @ 9:00 am Fri, Oct 18 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 19 @ 9:00 am Tue, Oct 22 @ 9:00 am Wed, Oct 23 @ 9:00 am Thu, Oct 24 @ 9:00 am Fri, Oct 25 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 26 @ 9:00 am Tue, Oct 29 @ 9:00 am Wed, Oct 30 @ 9:00 am Thu, Oct 31 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times

Fountain Creek Nature Center hosts a Rotating Art Exhibit which features the works of a local artist or photographer. All items are nature-related and local to Colorado. These pieces can be purchased to support the creative and El Paso County...

[more+]

Fountain Creek Nature Center hosts a Rotating Art Exhibit which features the works of a local artist or photographer. All items are nature-related and local to Colorado. These pieces can be purchased to support the creative and El Paso County Nature Centers in their mission of connecting people to their natural and cultural resources.

Mary Madison of Black Forest is the featured artist for the month of October.

Come check out her unique tapestries and fiber-art creations before they're gone!

[less-]
Tags:   Family Fun

Pumpkin Fest at Venetucci Farm

10-31-2024

Presented by Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm at Venetucci Farm, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 9:30 am Sat, Oct 12 @ 9:30 am Sun, Oct 13 @ 9:30 am + 6 more dates and times

Fri, Oct 18 @ 9:30 am Sat, Oct 19 @ 9:30 am Sun, Oct 20 @ 9:30 am Fri, Oct 25 @ 9:30 am Sat, Oct 26 @ 9:30 am Sun, Oct 27 @ 9:30 am - less dates and times

Come out and enjoy the historic pumpkin patch at Venetucci Farm! Pumpkin Fest is every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.

Celebrate fall with the pumpkin patch, hayride, games, concession, makers market, farm animals and more!

  • Bring a...
[more+]

Come out and enjoy the historic pumpkin patch at Venetucci Farm! Pumpkin Fest is every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.

Celebrate fall with the pumpkin patch, hayride, games, concession, makers market, farm animals and more!

  • Bring a wagon to transport to your car! We have a limited number of wagons available.
  • Farm animals will be there on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Makers Market and Farm Store will be open Friday - Sunday.
  • Concession stand and food trucks will be there Friday - Sunday.
  • The farm flowers will be available for purchase up until the first frost of the year, which is typically around October 15 but we can never fully predict this.
  • There are many decorated photo areas ready for you to get great fall memories.
[less-]
Tags:   Special EventsFamily Fun

'Manitou Rails'

12-31-2024

Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm + 79 more dates and times

Mon, Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 03 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 04 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 05 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 06 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 07 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 09 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 21 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 24 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 11 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 16 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 22 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 23 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 29 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 30 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.

Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and...

[more+]

The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.

Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and the railroads that helped build the West. The Denver & Rio Grande Railway with its Manitou Spur and the Colorado Midland Railway brought tourists from all over the country to visit Manitou Springs. Tour Manitou and the Pikes Peak region while experiencing video rides on the Manitou Incline, the Red Mountain Incline Railway and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

 

[less-]
Tags:   Family Fun

Annual Potato Soup Supper

10-11-2024

Presented by Ute Pass Historical Society at Pikes Peak Community Club, Divide
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 5:30 pm

The Ute Pass Historical Society's Annual Potato Soup Supper.

Special Showing UPHS' New Documentary: "The Mighty Midland and the Towns it Built"

Please join us at the Pikes Peak Community Club to celebrate the agricultural heritage of...

[more+]

The Ute Pass Historical Society's Annual Potato Soup Supper.

Special Showing UPHS' New Documentary: "The Mighty Midland and the Towns it Built"

Please join us at the Pikes Peak Community Club to celebrate the agricultural heritage of Divide!

Supper consists of potato soup, salad, rolls, dessert and hot apple cider.

 

[less-]
Tags:   Special Events

Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Walking Tours

10-25-2024

Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 5:30 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 5:30 pm + 2 more dates and times

Sat, Oct 19 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 5:30 pm - less dates and times

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center, along with our friends at THEATREdART, provide these evening tours that are thoughtfully scripted and brilliantly presented to provide a fun, family experience.

Each scene is staged in the Historic District...

[more+]

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center, along with our friends at THEATREdART, provide these evening tours that are thoughtfully scripted and brilliantly presented to provide a fun, family experience.

Each scene is staged in the Historic District of Manitou Springs and you will be accompanied by a “Spirit Guide” who will provide narration and guide you through The Spirit World! Seven new scenes with the characters you’ve grown to love. This not-so-spooky ghost tour is full of fun and entertaining for all ages. This year’s tours will also host General Zebulon Pike, Soapy Smith and The Homicidal Hairdresser. Take haunted selfies with Dr. William Bell!

[less-]
Tags:   Family Fun

Family Star Party

10-11-2024

Presented by Space Foundation Discovery Center at Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 6:30 pm

In October, join us for a chance to see a comet on its closest approach to Earth! Discovery Center staff and our friends at Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) will have a variety of telescopes for viewing the comet, as well as the...

[more+]

In October, join us for a chance to see a comet on its closest approach to Earth! Discovery Center staff and our friends at Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) will have a variety of telescopes for viewing the comet, as well as the Moon and stars.

In addition, admission to the Discovery Center is 50% off during Family Star Party hours.

 

[less-]
Tags:  Family Fun

Poetry 719 Festival: Futurism Open Mic

10-11-2024

Presented by Poetry 719 at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 6:30 pm

Join us for an evening of creativity, expression, and community.

We'll have a workshop in the Alhamdu | Muslim Futurism gallery, an open mic, followed by an amazing featured performance.

Kevin Persaud will be our special guest, bringing his...

[more+]

Join us for an evening of creativity, expression, and community.

We'll have a workshop in the Alhamdu | Muslim Futurism gallery, an open mic, followed by an amazing featured performance.

Kevin Persaud will be our special guest, bringing his unique perspective and powerful words to the stage. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts, share your work on the mic, and be inspired by the art and spoken word.

See you there!

 

[less-]
Tags:   Family Fun

Monty Python's Spamalot

11-02-2024

Presented by Butte Theatre at Butte Theatre, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm + 18 more dates and times

Sun, Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Oct 31 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Nov 01 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 7:00 pm - less dates and times

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur's quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend.

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur's quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend.

[less-]
Tags:   Family Fun

'Duck Rabbit' – A film by Michael Alexander Lee

10-18-2024

Presented by Millibo Art Theatre at Millibo Art Theatre, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm

Duck Rabbit is a comedy about many strange characters on a summer’s day, including a girl with writer’s block, a kid looking for a missing chicken, and three friends who carry a couch across town while on under the influence of a...

[more+]

Duck Rabbit is a comedy about many strange characters on a summer’s day, including a girl with writer’s block, a kid looking for a missing chicken, and three friends who carry a couch across town while on under the influence of a psychedelic.

Featuring many familiar outdoor locations and dozens of local artists, Duck Rabbit is the second feature from Colorado Springs based film company, Grown Up Costume Party, whose previous film Venus in Cancer is available to buy or rent on Amazon.

[less-]
Tags:   Special Events

Migratory Bird Day

10-12-2024

Presented by US Fish & Wildlife Service at South Gate Dirt Parking Lot, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 12 @ 8:00 am

The US Fish & Wildlife Service invites you to the US Air Force Academy to celebrate migratory birds and insects.

Pack your binoculars and join us for some birding and insect education at the Kettle Lakes and Kettle Creek. Experience what the US...

[more+]

The US Fish & Wildlife Service invites you to the US Air Force Academy to celebrate migratory birds and insects.

Pack your binoculars and join us for some birding and insect education at the Kettle Lakes and Kettle Creek. Experience what the US Air Force Academy has to offer for birding opportunities.

Take the self-guided tour around the Academy while you are here and enjoy the history and beautiful views on the campus.

[less-]
Tags:  Family Fun

Miners' Pumpkin Patch

10-26-2024

Presented by Western Museum of Mining & Industry at Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 12 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 19 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 26 @ 9:00 am

The Western Museum of Mining & Industry's annual pumpkin patch gets bigger and better every year with:

  • Tractor-pulled hayrides
  • A hay maze
  • Giant hay slide
  • Sack races
  • Machine demos
  • Gold panning
  • Animal encounters
  • A magician
  • ...

[more+]

The Western Museum of Mining & Industry's annual pumpkin patch gets bigger and better every year with:

  • Tractor-pulled hayrides
  • A hay maze
  • Giant hay slide
  • Sack races
  • Machine demos
  • Gold panning
  • Animal encounters
  • A magician
  • Blacksmith
  • Face painter
  • Apple cider press demonstrations
  • Farmstand
  • Food trucks

Try your hand at life-size Jenga, Battleship, checkers, tether balls, ladder balls, corn hole, and other games. There will also be an awesome pumpkin catapult and pumpkin smashing area.

Make fall memories while you help preserve Colorado history.

Sponsored by LART and Colorado Springs Olympic City USA.

[less-]
Tags:   Special EventsFamily Fun

Magnet Magic & Animation

10-12-2024

Presented by Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Woodland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 12 @ 11:00 am

Have you ever played with a magnet and thought “wow” it’s like magic! Learn about magnetism and find out how the magic works. Animation is the art and science of using still images to create apparent motion.

Included with museum admissions.

Have you ever played with a magnet and thought “wow” it’s like magic! Learn about magnetism and find out how the magic works. Animation is the art and science of using still images to create apparent motion.

Included with museum admissions.

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The calendar events are for Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas including Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Cripple Creek and the wider Pikes Peak region.

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